When it comes to safaris and ecotourism, Zambia often takes a back seat to the likes of Botswana, Kenya, and Tanzania. But this large country in south-central Africa is positively packed with eco treasures, and its marquis attraction is o
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If your famiy is a bit adventurous, Africa is a trove of travel gold, from history and culture to sensational safaris and other forms of ecotourism. It's a way to have the time of your lives while creating memories and educating your
In early june this year, reports of a white baby giraffe and its mother were reported to us by the rangers who got the report from one of the villagers adjacent to the Ishaqbini Hirola Conservancy of northeastern Kenya. We hurriedly headed to the s
Read more…The current international uproar over the brutal slaughter ofZimbabwe's Cecil the Lion brought back vivid memories of my visit to aNamibia taxidermist several years ago. Cecil's killing is far from an isolated case. The last thing I expected to see
Read more…Drought and (as a consequence) the relocation of Maasai pastoralists have hurt the Laikipiak community's ecotourism development project. I'm lending my support, and I hope you will, too. For more information see http://bit.ly/1Gjkvj5
EcoTraining wilderness camp, Mashatu, Botswana, Thursday 12 January 2012, is a day that will be etched upon my memory forever. I ran out of toothpaste.
Not life changing in itself, I agree, but it was the first in a series of interesting events that
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Over the years the level of accommodation in Africa has constantly been on the rise, especially with regard to luxury game lodges and camps. The top end traveller now has many excellent options to choose from and is virtually spoiled when selectin
Want to go on a wild game safari but don't know where to begin? By now there's something for everyone from north to south and east to west in sub-Saharan Africa, depending on your interests, time of year, cultural affinities, and many other factors.
Sure, going out for an intimate dinner à deux is pretty much everyone's default on this day for lovers. But to make Valentine's Day extra special, seek out an experience that will make it truly memorable for years to come. High and low, on land and
On my blog, Positively Tuesday, this week's topic is a hot air balloon ride over the Mara. A definate must-do for any safari!
Some getaways you can make without much fuss - on the spur of the moment, even. But certain trips need a degree of organisation, and unless you're going with an upmarket tour operator that takes care of every last detail, an African safari - truly
Read more…Kilimanjaro Climbs | Click here to view photos of Mt. Kilimanjaro
We specialize in longer, higher probability Kilimanjaro expeditions. At Black Mamba, we feel that your climbing success and enjoyment are greatly enhanced by taking one of Kilimanjaro
Read more…Nature continues to amaze and thrill us. The beauty, mystery and depth it presents can be indescribable. Spending some quality time in nature is undoubtedly one of the best ways to take the edge off and recharge during the holidays.
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The story of the southwest African country of Angola‘s only remaining nature and wildlife park, along the Atlantic coast just 70 kilometres (42 miles) south of capital Luanda, is an extraordinary one – a story of birth, death, and rebirth that can s
DAILY DEPARTURES..BOOK YOUR DESTINATION NOW... 4 Days Wildebeest Migration Adventures Day 1: Nairobi-Maasai Mara Pick up from your hotel in the morning and head west for Maasai Mara adventure destination for lunch at the campsite, followed by after
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If, like us, you’ve been thinking about an African safari for ages but always found an excuse: it’s too far, I have to get vaccines… follow our advice, it’s time to put your fears behind you and embark on the adventure of a lifetime.
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We all know how difficult it can be to piece together useful information on our travel destinations to help us plan our travels. While there are plenty of sources of travel information on the web, it often takes time to sort through them and pick a
Read more…Nakuru in Kiswahili means "Water-buck Haven". Lake Nakuru National Park, close to Nakuru town, was established in 1961. It started off small, only encompassing the famous lake and the surrounding mountainous vicinity. Now it has been extended to incl
Read more…You will be picked up in the morning and after a short briefing you will head off in direction of the Tarangire National Park. The park with its savannah, baobab trees, seasonal swamps is home to huge elephant herds. A
Read more…David Appell quickly and smartly sums up the challenges, surprising me with the revelation that this new country's Boma National Park has the world’s 2nd largest wildlife migration, "a mighty, surging river of antelope." And where there are antelope,
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